The Inaugural Margaret McCoubrey Lecture

WOMEN, WAR AND WELFARE:

THE COOPERATIVE CRUSADES OF MARGARET TAYLOR McCOUBREY

1880-1956

Dr Myrtle Hill

Recent research has helped to illuminate the dynamic engagement of women in the social and political history of Ireland; this illustrated lecture explores the life of activist Margaret McCoubrey and her crucial role in the Suffrage movement, Pacifism, the Co-operative movement and Labour politics in early 20th century Belfast